09/22/08

09/13/08

The weekend... again

As noted in previous entry, lost the Lyretail Swordtail Black & Orange Molly this week. We decided to not replace her at this time.

Earlier this week, in fact not too long after losing the Molly, found the tank filter clogged. I looked and we had run out of filters. Finally went to the store on this dreary, rainy afternoon and picked up a box of 6. So, replaced that.

09/07/08

After closer inspection, we found that we'd lost the Zebra Danio a while ago. With that, we went and got a Long-finned Zebra Danio who seems to be doing fine in the tank for now.

Took 8 gallons of water out and removed everything to clean the rock strata. Put back a few plants, a couple grasses, the idol structure & put in the treasure chest.

Currently we're worried about the Lyretail Swordtail Black & Orange Molly. It has not consumed anything in a few days and recent has been seen hanging around the heater and the surface of the tank at the back.
We may be replacing another fish soon if this fish doesn't eat soon.

07/12/08

Day 2 of a Horrible Stretch

Went this afternoon after having received a Mystery Mutuel from Canterbury Park stating that it could be worth from $2 to $50 in free bets. Turns out it was only $2. Didn't help much except to cushion my fall on yet another loser afternoon at the races.

Did an almost-complete water change of 6 gallons, replaced the tank filter, vacuumed the rock strata a good bit and scrapped off the algea from the sides of the tank. Also moved the decorations around.

07/09/08

Came home tonight to find our latest Plecostmus, dead at the top of the tank, attached to the side. Tried tapping and even nudging it with a net to get a response. Dead as a doornail.

I have noticed that the algea has really started to creep up the sides to the top as of late. I don't know what to make of it as I am not home when the sun shines on the only window in the room where we keep the fish tank.

07/04/08

WTF is going on?

Come home from work and I find a note from GF™. Says that the Swordtail has Ick. I look in the tank and I find that the Silver Molly has died as well. What the fuck is going on that we're in the middle of a fucking epidemic.

07/02/08

What a way to start a b-day on

Come home from work and found the Plecostmus dead, floating at the top of the tank. WTF is going on. A thought would be that we have to start the tank over, but where would we put the fish in the mean time? Stress'd probably kill'em as well.

06/27/08

Replace 2 & Lose 2 Again.

Found the Plecostmus frozen with all fins out at the bottom of the tank by the heater.

We fished it out and left for the pet store for a new Common Plecostmus. Came home and GF™ saw the Long-finned Leopard Danio floating around. It was dead. Weird thing was, it died while we were gone, not even an hour or so. So, after a quick water change, we left again to replace that fish. The Zebra Danio we replaced it with seems to be doing just fine so far.

06/13/08

Replace 2, Lose 2 or RIP female Pineapple Swordtail Molly

GF™ found the remains of the Red Wag 4 days ago and just found the one we called Momma, the female Pineapple Swordtail Molly, floating at the top of the tank yesterday. She lasted well over 6 months with us. Damn shame to lose her.

We went again last night. Got there a little late and had to sit through the closest thing to a monsoon that I've ever been in for a few minutes. Turned the track from a dry, fast track, into a mud pit. Normally they rake the dirt between races, after the rain they were using giant squeegees to squeze the water from the track. The condition listed was sloppy all night long after the monsoon came through. We did get to view an almost complete rainbow from our seats. Saw both ends from our vantage point. Even saw a faint double rainbow off one side. Wish I'd had a camera with me to photograph that. A few horses were scratched in later races after that for obvious reasons. I would've hated to have been out in that torrential downpour when it hit.

Another good night, otherwise, for myself. Results for myself and GF™ below the break.

05/18/08

Changed & Cleaned H2O

Changed out 3.33 gallons of water.

Used the vacuum and a baby sock to clean a little of the rock strata. Did so until water was too cloudy. Sock really dirty. Had them black in the past, though. To do a complete cleaning of rock, will need to remove decor and take water level down to about half. Will have to consider doing so soon..

Replaced water filter with our final one. Estimate August is when a new water filtration system will be needed. Or start ordering from Aquarium Pharmacueticals through their retailers.

04/26/08

2007-2008 Bowling Season Stats & Wrap-Up

The 2007-2008 bowling season for us is officially over as next week live horse racing will start at Canterbury Park and I'll be covering the wagering losses, wins and any highlights in that respective catergory.

Highlights from this season
The highest score for the season came in Game 1 of Week 9 and was scored by James: 153
The lowest score for the season came the week prior in Game 4 of Week 8 and was also scored by James: 59

GF™ "hinted" that I should take the Celestica position and so I did, mainly to avoid arguing with her.

Been there a week in what's called Packout where I prepare all the boards they send out for Shipping. Working on 2nd shift as well, 3:30pm to 1:30am.

This coming Monday I'm going in for a Soldering class. I took the test a week ago this past Friday and soldered everthing but a large, square, many pinned chip which I was only able to tack down before time ran out. Officially I guess I failed, but given that I haven't touched a soldering iron since last July, I say I did pretty darn good.
The class will be during the day, 7am to 3pm, and I have the option to work late if I so wish. Would be overtime, of course. I'll have to think about it.more...

04/14/08

04/12/08

Horrible

Well, the highlight for the day was seeing a pigeon inside on the Clubhouse level. Got within a foot or two while trying to get it and release it outdoors. It escaped up to the speakers in the ceiling. While looking up there I saw evidence of previous birds coming in all over the speakers. We lost track of it after a while.